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Definition of Backup

1. Noun. An accumulation caused by clogging or a stoppage. "He discovered a backup in the toilet"

2. Noun. Someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult). "We need extra employees for summer fill-ins"

3. Noun. A musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts.

4. Noun. (computer science) a copy of a file or directory on a separate storage device. "He made a backup in case the original was accidentally damaged or erased"

5. Noun. The act of providing approval and support. "His vigorous backing of the conservatives got him in trouble with progressives"

Definition of Backup

1. Noun. A reserve or substitute. ¹

2. Noun. (computing) A copy of a file or record, stored separately from the original, that can be used to recover the original if it is destroyed or damaged. ¹

3. Noun. An accumulation of material that halts the flow or movement of something. ¹

4. Noun. (context: law enforcement) reinforcements ¹

5. Adjective. standby, reserve or extra ¹

6. Adjective. (computing) That is intended as a backup. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Backup

1. a substitute [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Backup

backtested backtesting backtests backtick backticks backtrace backtraced backtraces backtracing backtrack

backtracked backtracker backtrackers backtracking backtracks backup (current term) backup file backup man backup rate backup vocalist

backup vocals backupable backups backveld backvelds backward backward and forward backward compatibility backward compatible backward compliment

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